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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.16, 3,734.40 and 2,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.16, 3,734.40 and 2,120.64 is: 2,921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.16 : 3,734.40 = 2,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.16/3,734.40 = 2,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.16x = 3,734.40 × 2,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.16x = 7,919,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919,318.02/2,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.01

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